Manuscript Reader Training Course
Master the Manuscript Reader role in publishing by learning to analyze novels, assess market fit, write professional reader reports, estimate editorial work, and communicate clear recommendations that support smart acquisition decisions. This course equips you with practical tools to evaluate contemporary novels confidently and efficiently.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on training to evaluate novels with confidence, covering analysis of structure, characters, voice, style, commercial potential assessment, comparable title selection, and professional report preparation using practical tools and templates for editorial decisions.
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Develop skills
- Professional reader reports: deliver clear, market-focused coverage fast.
- Commercial viability checks: gauge risk, positioning and sales potential.
- Deep narrative analysis: assess plot, structure, voice, style and characters.
- Comparable titles research: find, justify and present strong comp titles.
- Pre-contract editing insights: define needed edits and advise acquisition.
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